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Introduction to Farewell to Eldred, 1920–1950

by Louise Smith Posted on February 27, 2023

The next few posts will be from my book Farewell to Eldred. The Introduction: Farewell to Eldred resumes the narrative of Echo Hill and Mountain Grove, in the year 1920. Over a hundred years have passed since Charles Mortimer (Mort) … Continue reading →

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1765 Stamps for the Stamp Act

by Louise Smith Posted on February 6, 2023

Discontent with Illegal Taxes Britain was left with a tremendous debt when the French-Indian War ended in 1763. The English-powers-to-be thought the American Colonists had an obligation to help support the unasked for 10,000 British Troops the English sent (they … Continue reading →

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Abby, Laurilla, and Mary Ann

The Mill on Halfway Brook

Echo Hill and Mountain Grove

Farewell To Eldred

Aida Austin’s 1881 Diary

Grandma and Me